Tag Archive: playground

5 Ways Nature Play Nurtures Child Development: Growing Wild and Free

September 10, 2023 6:00 pm Published by

In today’s modern world, where screens and gadgets dominate children’s leisure time, the simple joy of connecting with nature is often overlooked. However, nature play, with its countless benefits, has the potential to profoundly shape a child’s development. Creating more natural and nature-integrated playgrounds offers...
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5 Insights into Risky Play: From Fear to Fun on Playgrounds

September 6, 2023 9:27 am Published by

Playgrounds have always been a source of joy and adventure for children but concerns about safety sometimes overshadow the value of calculated risks. It is crucial, however, to recognise the significance of Risky play on playgrounds and its positive impact on a child’s development. In...
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Amara Active Park

June 16, 2023 2:20 pm Published by

Centrally located in Avid Property Group’s most recent development in Ormeau, Amara Active Park is surrounded by a curated, leafy neighbourhood in a precious pocket of enduring natural beauty, where 40% of the project is dedicated to nature and open space.. The playground is part...
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Borrol Lookout Park, Yarrabilba

June 13, 2023 11:56 am Published by

Yarrabilba is a new generation master planned community located in the City of Logan, Queensland.  Just opened, Borrol Lookout Park the green heart of Yarrabilba, surrounded by nature, and dedicated to connecting its residents to parks, open spaces and the natural environment. Located on the...
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Junior Chamber Park

June 9, 2023 12:01 pm Published by

As part of Scenic Rim Regional Council’s ongoing commitment to developing vibrant towns and villages through its Playground Strategy, Council undertook a playground upgrade in Junior Chamber Park in Beaudesert. Set within the beautiful Scenic Rim and surrounded by open green spaces, this newly upgraded...
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Forest Park West, Sippy Downs

April 4, 2023 12:34 pm Published by

Forest Park West is a new district level recreation park in Sippy Downs and is within the Sippy Downs Town Centre Master Plan. As the surrounding community evolves, it is predicted that the park will be highly utilised by university students, school groups and families....
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Bannockburn Heart

March 2, 2020 10:08 am Published by

Developed to be an all ages, inclusive playground, adjacent to the Civic Facilities in Bannokburn, Bannockburn Heart will include both wet and dry play facilities. Newly installed pathways, playground surfacing, and carefully thought out landscaping will ensure a pleasing aesthetic to the park while providing...
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UQ Educational and Sensory Playground

January 15, 2020 2:36 pm Published by

Project Overview In line with the University of Queensland’s (UQ) strategy to add to the health and happiness of the wider Brisbane community, the St Lucia campus now hosts a brand new ‘all-abilities’ public playground. Playscape Creations were engaged to collaborate with UQ and various...
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Logan Gardens Water Park

August 24, 2021 1:38 pm Published by

Project Brief and Collaboration Scope  Spread over several hectares of landscaped parklands in Logan Central, Logan Gardens is a green oasis amid an otherwise bustling region. The site for the Logan Gardens waterpark is adjacent to the exciting adventure playground, with Council’s intent for the...
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Winton Aquatics Centre Upgrade

November 14, 2019 10:19 am Published by

Project Overview In the central heartland of Queensland lies Winton; a small town steeped in nature, culture and history. From prehistoric dinosaur sites to boulder opals, stunning National Parks and the legend of Waltzing Matilda, Winton is a thriving destination for travellers from around Australia....
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Eagle Tree Park

August 5, 2019 10:06 am Published by

‘Develop a unique playspace design that would create a destination and community hub’ was the initial brief by Cusp Landscape Architects for this new Stockland development in Coomera.  ‘Innovative and in tune with the natural surrounds, with areas for imaginative play, sensory play as well...
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AB Paterson College

July 17, 2019 2:23 pm Published by

Playscape Creations has been privileged to work with AB Paterson College on two of their playground re-developments, most recently on the Rainforest Playground as part of their new Winton Centre.  Designed to meet the needs of the early years, the playspace provides a varied range...
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Reach for the STARS!

June 13, 2019 10:16 am Published by

Zenith “Stellar” is our latest product offering – designed and developed here in Australia for our harsh conditions, but most of all for varied and exciting play – encouraging children to reach their Zenith!  Challenging climbing, exciting sliding fun and combinations to suit varied space...
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Sandstone Point Big4 Resort

December 20, 2018 10:35 am Published by

The brand new Big4 Holiday Resort at Sandstone Point has opened in time for the summer holidays with Playscape Creations providing both the dry and wet play equipment, working in partnership with Vee Design on the scope of the project. The feature multi-level Aqua Tower...
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Bunya Adventure Playground – Riverparks

October 18, 2018 4:06 pm Published by

Winner of the Australian Institute of Landscape Architecture AILA QLD’s 2019 Playspace Award, ‘Bunya Adventure Playground’ is the crown jewel in Fortress Group’s Riverparks development, and is sure to keep the kids in this community entertained for hours! Playscape Creations collaborated with the team from...
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Annabelle Park

July 19, 2018 1:46 pm Published by

Annabelle Park’s massive upgrade has been a huge success for Ipswich City Council.  With this playspace opening just before the school holidays – their achievements have been more than recognised in the popularity of the park with toddlers and teenagers alike. Having requested a play...
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Riverbank Estate

June 20, 2018 1:45 pm Published by

In collaboration with Saunders Havill, Playscape Creations were engaged to design and construct a space that would encourage residents within the new development to congregate and socialise. The play environment includes a St Louis play system boasting a stunning 2.8m Sky Tower that encourages children...
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DJ Smith Memorial Park, Canungra

December 11, 2017 8:50 am Published by

The new playground at DJ Smith Memorial Park in Canungra is open for business with a whole bunch of happy residents ready for play.  The official opening was combined with the town Christmas party, with Santa’s arrival being the only thing that could take children...
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Scribbly Gum – a sensory wonderland

November 1, 2017 10:23 am Published by

While this project was originally posted in 2015, the recent official opening of the playspace has prompted us to show off some more recent images of how this fantastic park has settled into its natural surrounds and been embraced by the local community of Pelican...
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